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John Louis Acken
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Biography
John Louis Acken is a Partner in the South Sound offices of GLP Attorneys and has been exclusively representing victims of personal injury for nearly 25 years.
Over his career, John has successfully recovered over $63,000,000 in jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys in 2015, John practiced personal injury law as a partner at the law firm of Howell & Thornhill, P.A. in Winter Haven, Florida.
John graduated from the University of Florida and earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors from Drake University Law School. While in law school, he was a member of Law Review and on the National Mock Trial Team. He began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit in Polk County, Florida, where he served as a Felony Trial Division Chief Attorney.
John is admitted to practice in the states of Washington, Florida, Maine, and New Hampshire. Since 2008, he has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Civil Trial Law, which is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Florida Supreme Court.
John is active in the community and has been a member of Rotary International over 20 years. He is a past Member of the Board of Directors of the Haines City Rotary Club and is a current member of the Gig Harbor Midday Rotary Club.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 16 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maine for 22 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
GLP Attorneys, PLLC
1420 South Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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John Louis Acken's Reviews
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Posted by Grace | January 20, 2011
Caring, Conscientious, Extremely Knowledgeable Attorney
Mr. Acken represented me after a car accident which totaled my car and caused physical injury. Mr. Acken is an excellent attorney. Throughout the whole experience Mr. Acken maintained contact keeping me informed of the status of the case. Mr. Acken also coordinated information with all the medical...
John Louis Acken's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have watched and worked with John Acken extensively over the last year and a half. I have enjoyed this time and can wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. John is a very effective and zealous advocate!"
"I have had the pleasure to get to know John since he joined GLP Attorneys Tacoma team in 2015. He has greatly impressed with me his dedication and compassion. He is a fine trial lawyer, and great addition to our firm. I endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse John. He is a skilled and intelligent litigator working in our Tacoma office. I am impressed by his insight and his ability to get great results for his clients."
"I have had the opportunity to work with John at GLP Attorneys. He has impressed me with his knowledge of the law, his skills as a trial attorney, and his passion for his work. I endorse John."
"John joined GLP's Tacoma team in 2015, and I have had the chance to witness his work for clients since that time. He is a skilled, intelligent and dedicated trial lawyer that works hard for his clients and he has already been getting great results since joining our firm. I strongly endorse John."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Million Dollar Circle, GLP Attorneys
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
2008
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Associate, GLP Attorneys, PLLC
2003 - 2015
Shareholder, Howell & Thornhill, P.A.
1999 - 2003
Associate, Howell & Thornhill, P.A.
1997 - 1999
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender in Polk County, FL
Associations
2016 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Washigton State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted
2003 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2009 - 2016
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2015
Polk County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - 2005
Maine Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - 2016
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2015
Lakeland Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2015
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Head on collision
$2.3 million settlement
Motorcycle vs. Auto
$2.4 million verdict
Education
1997
Drake University Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1994
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
Skeisvang Videregående Skole
Speaking Engagements
2018
HCP Seminar, Tacoma
Improving Your PI Practice: Medical Liens
2018
HCP Seminar, Tacoma
IMEs & Apportionments
2018
HCP Seminar, Tacoma
Improving Your PI Practice: Documentation
2018
HCP Seminar, Tacoma
Quarterbacking Your Patient's Care
Languages
English
Norwegian
Activity
Legal Answers